Today in Sports
  • Home
  • Featured News
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • More
    • Rugby
    • Golf
    • Boxing
    • Soccer
    • NBA
    • Racing
    • Cricket
  • DMCA
  • Disclaimer
  • Cookie Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Featured News
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • More
    • Rugby
    • Golf
    • Boxing
    • Soccer
    • NBA
    • Racing
    • Cricket
No Result
View All Result
Today in Sports
No Result
View All Result

Colorado Rapids v Portland Timbers: Neville urges visitors to find ruthless edge

March 20, 2025
in Soccer
0
Home Soccer
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


You might also like

UEFA Champions League Final twist: Inter Milan shock fans with major history break change for PSG clash

Enzo Maresca told he should have started Reece James vs Real Betis

Barcelona with the agent of Marcus Rashford ahead of potential move

Phil Neville has urged the Portland Timbers to be more ruthless in closing out games, with the Colorado Rapids next up in MLS.

The Timbers have endured a rough start to the 2025 season, winning just one of their four games so far, leaving them 12th in the Western Conference.

They gave up a lead in their 1-1 draw with struggling LA Galaxy last weekend, and Neville acknowledged there are still elements of Portland’s game that need to be fine-tuned.

“We’re a team that’s still learning,” he said. “We’re a team that needs to be a little more ruthless and show more courage on the ball.

“Our defending is outstanding compared to last year. Everyone’s working for each other, but we give up too much ground and space.”

On the road to the Rapids

: Nature Unites: pic.twitter.com/rWif6c7Eat

— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) March 20, 2025

Colorado, meanwhile, are fourth in the table and have made an unbeaten start to MLS this season, with two wins and two draws so far.

They have won their last two matches, both on the road, but had to fight back for a 3-3 draw against FC Dallas in their previous home outing.

Head coach Chris Armas is looking forward to being back on home soil and expects the Timbers to give them a tough challenge, despite their rocky start.

“We’re excited to get home and play in front of our fans,” Armas said. “Quite honestly, we’re excited for the match-up against Portland.

“They put us in a tough game every time. They’re not only well coached, with Phil, but they have weapons up the pitch and are dangerous in transition, but they’re also organized and hard to break down.

“It’ll be a good challenge for us. We’re looking forward to it.”

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Colorado Rapids – Adam Beaudry

Zack Steffen earned plaudits last weekend as he only allowed one goal against the San Jose Earthquakes despite Colorado conceding 21 shots inside the box.

He is away on international duty this week, leaving Adam Beaudry to step up to the mark in goal against the Timbers in what would be his first MLS appearance of the season.

Portland Timbers – Santiago Moreno

Santiago Moreno recorded his 35th career regular-season assist for the Timbers on Sunday, surpassing Diego Chara (34) for third-most in the club’s MLS history, behind only Diego Valeri (91) and Sebastian Blanco (51).

Home field, home crowd and a shot at three points

See you on Saturday » pic.twitter.com/5CDBjEZSUv

— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) March 20, 2025

MATCH PREDICTION: COLORADO RAPIDS WIN

The Rapids ended a five-match winless run against Portland in all competitions (D1 L4) with a 2-1 victory in September. Colorado have not won consecutive games against the Timbers since winning the first three all-time meetings in 2011-12.

With eight points (W2 D2 L0), Colorado are off to their best start to a season since 2012 (nine points). The Rapids have never collected more than 10 points from their first five matches of a season before (10 in 2010, 2014 and 2021).

The Timbers, meanwhile, have won only two of their last 18 away matches in all competitions (D6 L10) dating back to mid-March 2024, including going winless in eight straight on the road (D3 L5). Portland have not gone more than eight straight away games without a win in all competitions since a 16-match run in 2016.

OPTA WIN PROBABILITY

Colorado Rapids – 43.2%

Draw – 26.7%

Portland Timbers – 30.1%





Source link

Tags: ColoradoEdgeFindNevillePortlandRapidsruthlessTimbersurgesvisitors
Share30Tweet19

Recommended For You

UEFA Champions League Final twist: Inter Milan shock fans with major history break change for PSG clash

by TODAY IN SPORTS
May 29, 2025
0
UEFA Champions League Final twist: Inter Milan shock fans with major history break change for PSG clash

As the countdown continues toward one of the most anticipated matches of the soccer calendar, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to clash in the 2025 UEFA Champions League...

Read more

Enzo Maresca told he should have started Reece James vs Real Betis

by TODAY IN SPORTS
May 28, 2025
0
Enzo Maresca told he should have started Reece James vs Real Betis

Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis scores his team's first goal whilst under pressure from Malo Gusto of Chelsea. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Chelsea are up against Real...

Read more

Barcelona with the agent of Marcus Rashford ahead of potential move

by TODAY IN SPORTS
May 28, 2025
0
Barcelona with the agent of Marcus Rashford ahead of potential move

Barcelona are looking to improve their attacking unit with the signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United during the summer transfer window.According to the Spanish publication SPORT, Deco...

Read more

Juventus has still not left the race for coveted goalscorer

by TODAY IN SPORTS
May 28, 2025
0
Juventus has still not left the race for coveted goalscorer

Jonathan David is yet to decide where he will play next, with just one month remaining before he becomes a free agent. The Canadian forward has left Lille...

Read more

Who is the most successful UEFA Champions League coach of all time? Titles, records & legendary wins

by TODAY IN SPORTS
May 28, 2025
0
Who is the most successful UEFA Champions League coach of all time? Titles, records & legendary wins

The UEFA Champions League is widely regarded as the pinnacle of club soccer, showcasing the best teams and managers from across Europe. Throughout its history, many legendary coaches...

Read more
Next Post
Bruno Fernandes has his eyes on former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s goalscoring record – Man United News And Transfer News

Bruno Fernandes has his eyes on former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's goalscoring record - Man United News And Transfer News

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related News

Arsenal 5-1 Man City: Gunners stay humble to dismantle the champions

Arsenal 5-1 Man City: Gunners stay humble to dismantle the champions

February 3, 2025
Sans Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics withstand Orlando Magic in Game 2, 109-100

Sans Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics withstand Orlando Magic in Game 2, 109-100

April 24, 2025
Pundit claims Vlahovic believes Juventus wants him greater than he wants them

Pundit claims Vlahovic believes Juventus wants him greater than he wants them

December 8, 2024

Browse by Category

  • Athletics
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Golf
  • MMA
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • Racing
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Today in Sports

Get the Latest Sports News and Updates on TodayInSports.net. Soccer News, Basketball News, Baseball News, Golf News, Boxing News and More!

CATEGORIES

  • Athletics
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Golf
  • MMA
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • Racing
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Tennis

Recent News

  • Knicks’ Towns Questionable For Game 5 Due To Knee Contusion – Basketball Insiders
  • UEFA Champions League Final twist: Inter Milan shock fans with major history break change for PSG clash
  • Miami Dolphins, Jalen Ramsey trade rumors: 2025 to bring ‘a new chapter’ for Pro Bowl cornerback
  • Contact us
  • Cookie Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • DMCA
  • Get the Latest Sports News and Updates on TodayInSports.net.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Copyright © 2024 Today in Sports.
Today in Sports is not responsible for the content of external sites.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Featured News
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • More
    • Rugby
    • Golf
    • Boxing
    • Soccer
    • NBA
    • Racing
    • Cricket

Copyright © 2024 Today in Sports.
Today in Sports is not responsible for the content of external sites.